Breaking Down the Big Decisions

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Recruiting Analyst Mike Farrell gives a good look at the top uncomitted players in the Rivals 100 and where they are likely headed. I have cut and pasted the ones where UT is in play. Enjoy.

Rivals Football Recruiting - Whispers: Breaking down the big decisions

Rivals.com Football Recruiting - Whispers: Breaking down the big decisions

49. OT Morgan Moses
Buzz: Moses took an unexpected visit to Tennessee this past weekend, and the Vols are back in the picture with the new staff after leading for his services under the old staff. Still, this seems to be a two-team battle between Virginia and North Carolina. There was talk of Moses waiting until after NSD so he could take an official visit to Ohio State, but that doesn't appear to be in the cards. Right now, Virginia has the edge.
Favorite: Virginia
Dark horse: North Carolina
Stunner: Tennessee

50. WR Patrick Patterson
Patrick Patterson will see Tennessee this weekend.
Buzz: Patterson is one of many top players taking his last official visit to Tennessee this weekend and is a guy the Vols could land. Heading into the visit, Ole Miss seems to have a comfortable lead, with Alabama second. But watch out for the Vols.
Favorite: Ole Miss
Dark horse: Alabama
Stunner: Tennessee

52. OT Marcus Hall
Buzz: Hall had a great official visit to Miami this past weekend and could end up taking a trip to Tennessee this weekend, but despite his public comments, I'd be stunned if he didn't pick Ohio State. Hall is having fun with the recruiting process and genuinely is impressed by the visits he takes, but too many solid sources say he's a done deal for the Buckeyes.
Favorite: Ohio State
Dark horse: Miami
Stunner: Tennessee

53. WR Marlon Brown
Buzz: Brown will decide on NSD, and his will be one of the more suspenseful choices. The only schools I haven't heard as far as a potential commitment are Ole Miss and Florida. Ohio State is a dark horse, but it sounds as if this will come down to Georgia and Tennessee. The Bulldogs are the team to beat heading into this weekend, but Lane Kiffin and his staff could easily push ahead with a great official visit.
Favorite: Georgia
Dark horse: Tennessee
Stunner: Ohio State

62. WR Orson Charles
Buzz: Most everyone expects Charles to choose Georgia and join Tampa Plant teammate Aaron Murray, who already is enrolled. I agree based on everything I'm hearing. But Charles rated his visits to Florida and Florida State as highly as his trip to Athens, and has Tennessee this weekend and possibly USC the following weekend. He's one of the hardest recruits to read, and whenever I dig for information, I come back more confused than ever. When this happens, you usually stick with your first instinct – and that's Georgia.
Favorite: Georgia
Dark horse: Tennessee
Stunner: Florida

67. LB Tana Patrick
Buzz: Everyone and their brother expects Patrick to head to Alabama and I feel the same way. Still, there is one team to keep an eye out for – Tennessee. Patrick might take an official visit to Knoxville this weekend, and if he does, look for Tennessee to make a strong push. Otherwise, this one is a done deal for the Tide.
Favorite: Alabama
Dark horse: Tennessee
Stunner: Auburn


Etc:
Alshon Jeffery could end up closer to home.
• There have been rumors that USC has cut loose St. Matthews (S.C.) Calhoun County wide receiver Alshon Jeffery, but they don't appear to be true. In fact, confidence still is somewhat high in L.A. that Jeffery will stick with his commitment to the Trojans. But I think he could be one of the players who switches his commitment right around NSD. He loved Tennessee and has South Carolina this weekend, two options much closer to home.

• Everyone I talk to seems to think that Philadelphia Northeast wide receiver Je'Ron Stokes is headed to Michigan. Stokes still remains a soft commitment to Tennessee and enjoyed his Illinois visit, but he has reached out to a few other prospects trying to lure them to Michigan, which speaks volumes about his interest in playing in Ann Arbor.

• Manassas (Va.) Stonewall Jackson athlete Damien Thigpen is looking around now that Tennessee has a commitment from New Jersey athlete Nyshier Oliver. Thigpen could visit Auburn or UCLA this weekend and might not be a Vol in the end. Auburn may also get an official visit from the nation's No. 1 all-purpose back, David Oku, this weekend.

• Speaking again of Tennessee, there is a chance they could turn Lake Charles (La.) Barbe cornerback Janzen Jackson away from LSU. Jackson has been committed to LSU since last February and is expected to visit Alabama this weekend.
 
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I'm going to buy Mike Farrell a dictionary and throw it at his head.

the definition of dark horse doesn't apply to virtually any of these projections. ex.---we don't fit the description of a dark horse for Marlon Brown.

we aren't "little known", "unlikely to succeed", or a "compromise" in many of these situations. those are the three formal descriptions of a so-called dark horse.

that is a dark horse---a longshot or a compromise. we are not a compromise of two distinct factions, nor are we unlikely to get Brown.

dark horse should not be referred to as 1st runner-up. that's just a complete misuse of the term. dark horse is more like 3rd/4th in the running with a faint glimpse of hope.

bottom line---

This list sucks. Grimlock angry, Grimlock SMASH!
 
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peytonwh said:
what about Darren Myles Jr.
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Myles is listed as #133 in the Rivals 250, so he was just a bit outside the cut for the article. Chris Low in a recent article said that he thinks we'll land him.

It will be tough to end as a top 15 class especially now that it looks like we may lose Thigpen. I don't understand how he wouldn't "fit into our system." We'll need to have some great visits this weekend.

See:
Thigpen looking elsewhere after being told he's not right fit : Football Recruiting : GoVolsXtra.com
 
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Just imagine losing Phillips, Stokes, Oku, Thigpen and not landing anybody on Wednesday...I might just go eat a bullet.
 
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However, I have faith in the staff and expect a good day next week...I didn't ask off to commit suicide but at least someone will commit to doing something in Tennessee that day.
 
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govols87 said:
Just imagine losing Phillips, Stokes, Oku, Thigpen and not landing anybody on Wednesday...I might just go eat a bullet.
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I would probably cry...haha

But if we pull out Marlon...the sting of Stokes and Oku will not be as bad...ad Teague and Ill gladly trade.

I dont think itll be as bad as some people think, but not as good either. Neither feast nor famine...

I think we leave Wed with a 15-18 ranked class...
 
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Of the possible list of commitments that UT pulls at WR....Marlon Brown, Pat Patterson, Jeron Stokes: Who makes the biggest impact? Me personally I would take Marlon Brown and take losing Oku and Stokes. I would love to see someone with height who might be able to catch one of Crompton's Moon Balls. (Marlon Brown)
 
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limadog007 said:
Of the possible list of commitments that UT pulls at WR....Marlon Brown, Pat Patterson, Jeron Stokes: Who makes the biggest impact? Me personally I would take Marlon Brown and take losing Oku and Stokes. I would love to see someone with height who might be able to catch one of Crompton's Moon Balls. (Marlon Brown)
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Nobody's that tall.

I think it's in everyone's best interests if Crompdaddy rides the pine and practices spelling next season so that he can graduate and get a job sorting recyclables or something.
 
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Now it would be fun seeing the Jolly Green Giant running a post over the middle....best offense UT would of had, had Fulmer had possibly looked at eating vegetables...:p:rock:
 
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All these predictions are completely stressing me out. I've got to ban myself from here until Wednesday.
 
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